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COLUMN-Funds cling to bullish corn bets ahead of US tariff chaos: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 6 (Reuters) - Speculators held on to their bullish Chicago corn bets in the days leading up to last Wednesday's U.S. tariff reveal.However, they still notched their sixth consecutive week as net sellers of the yellow grain as geopolitical uncertainti...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
WRAPUP 1-Over 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say
Trump officials defend tariffs after rocky rolloutOfficials highlight leverage with other nationsLutnick says penguin island deliberately targetedTaiwan, Israel and India seek dealsBy Douglas Gillison, Ben Blanchard and Sara Rossi WASHINGTON/TAIPEI/VERONA, Italy, April 6 (Reuters) - More than 50 ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Kentucky says 2 dead after floods, over dozen killed recently in other US parts
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Sunday that two people died and over 500 roads were closed in the state due to deadly storms and floods, which have also killed over a dozen people in the past week in other states of the U.S. South and Midwe...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Shipping giant CMA CGM and French AI startup target customer service in tie-up
CMA CGM to invest up to 100 million euros in 5-year AI dealMistral tools to help customer service, media factcheckingShipping giant touts French AI deal but also works with GoogleBy Gus Trompiz and Florence Loeve PARIS, April 6 (Reuters) - Shipping giant CMA CGM and tech startup Mistral AI expect...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Trump's 20% tariff casts shadow over Italian wine exports
By Sara Rossi VERONA, Italy, April 6 (Reuters) - The outlook for Prosecco, Brunello di Montalcino and other Italian wines in the United States is increasingly gloomy, producers and importers said, following President Donald Trump's imposition of a 20% tariff on European imports.Italy exports ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Around 30 dead in Congo capital flooding, authorities say
KINSHASA, April 6 (Reuters) - Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads."The death toll is provisional, but so far there are around t...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
EU's von der Leyen criticises US tariffs, will visit UK on April 24
BRUSSELS, April 6 (Reuters) - The European Union is prepared to defend its interests with proportionate countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and will work with partners towards this end, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday after a telephone call with...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says
WASHINGTON, April 6 - More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade negotiations, U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News on Sunday.Hassett also denied that President Donald Trump's tariffs were also an indirect means to pressure the cen...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Trump's 20% tariff clouds future of Italian wines in US
By Sara Rossi VERONA, Italy, April 6 (Reuters) - The outlook for Prosecco, Brunello di Montalcino and other Italian wines in the United States is increasingly gloomy, producers and importers said, following President Donald Trump's imposition of a 20% tariff on European imports.Italy exports ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
India unlikely to retaliate against Trump's tariffs as deal talks progress, sources say
By Shivangi Acharya and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI, April 6 (Reuters) - India does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's 26% tariff on imports from the Asian nation, an Indian government official said, citing ongoing talks for a deal between the countries.Prime Minister Nare...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Putin's envoy says new Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, IFX reports
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, Interfax reported citing Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev.Dmitriev recently flew to Washington for a round of talks with officials from President Donald Trump's administration.Followin...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Russia says Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine continues to carry out attacks on Russian energy infrastructure despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy facilities, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces conducted seven such attacks over the l...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Russia says Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine continues to carry out attacks on Russian energy infrastructure despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy facilities, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces conducted seven such attacks over the l...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs
EU retaliation proposal expected Monday, with vote on WednesdayEU seeks unity amid differing opinions on best responseEU executive chief to host steel, cars, pharma CEOsBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, April 6 (Reuters) - European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming da...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
Chile to cut 2025 copper price forecast, WSJ reports
April 5 (Reuters) - Chile, the world's largest producer of copper, is preparing to slash its official price estimate for 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.The Chilean government will cut the estimated average price to $3.90 to $4 a pound from a current projection for the year of...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Russia says Ukraine 'multiplying' energy attacks despite US-brokered moratorium
April 5 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday Ukraine had increased its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting targets 14 times in the last 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium, a charge Ukraine's military called "fake" and "disinformation"...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Ukrainian military dismisses as 'fake' Russian statement on attacks on energy sites
April 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military dismissed as fake a Russian statement that Kyiv was multiplying attacks on energy targets in violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium on such strikes."New disinformation accusations have been issued by the Russian side regarding the alleged 14 'attac...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Brazil's Equatorial sells power transmission assets to Canada's CDPQ
SAO PAULO, April 5 (Reuters) - Brazilian energy company Equatorial Energia EQTL3.SA has agreed to sell its portfolio of power transmission assets to a firm owned by Canada's Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), it said in a securities filing late on Friday.Equatorial said the deal to s...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
OPEC+ panel meeting seen making no policy changes after surprise output hike
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex LawlerLONDON, April 5 (Reuters) - A meeting of top OPEC+ ministers on Saturday is expected to make no new changes to oil ouptut policy, two delegates told Reuters, after the group's surprise decision this week to raise output further helped send prices crashing to pande...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Russia says Ukraine attacked its energy facilities 14 times in past day, TASS reports
MOSCOW, April 5 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday that Ukraine had attacked Russian energy infrastructure 14 times in the previous day, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on strikes on energy facilities, Russian state news agency TASS reported.TASS cited the ministry as sayi...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
